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News Release

News Release

The U.S. Marshals serves as the enforcement arm of the federal courts and is involved in virtually every federal law enforcement initiative.

Below are the news releases shared across the U.S. Marshals Service’s 94 districts informing the public of the day-to-day activities ranging from fugitive arrests, asset forfeitures, prisoner operations, judicial security measures as well as highlighting individual achievements and success stories within the agency.

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  • U.S. Marshals Led International Collaboration to Arrest Violent Fugitive Wanted for Murder in Puerto Rico

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    San Juan, PR – An investigation led by the U.S. Marshals Service Puerto Rico Violent Offender Task Force (PRVOTF), along with the Puerto Rico Police Bureau's (PRPD) and in close collaboration with the Direccion Especial de Busqueda de Rebeldes y Profugos (DNCD) resulted in the arrest March 9 in the Dominican Republic of a violent fugitive wanted for murder in Puerto Rico.

  • Memphis Safe Task Force Makes Significant Drug Arrest

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) arrested Cesar Aguilar, 21, after the execution of a search warrant found narcotics, firearms, and money. The search warrant for a property in the 4900 Block of Byron Road was served on May 5, 2026.

  • Canton Murder Suspect Captured by U.S. Marshals Task Force

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Canton, OH – Early this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Ashaad Delshawn Carlisle, 33.  Carlisle was wanted by the Canton Police Department for aggravated murder and the discharge of a firearm near a prohibited premises.  

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Michigan Murder Fugitive in West Tennessee After Falling Through Ceiling

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Brownsville, TN – On May 4, 2026, U.S. Marshals arrested an out of state murder fugitive after he fell through the ceiling of a Brownsville, Tennessee residence.

  • Suspect Flees Traffic Stop

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Fayetteville, AR –  On Monday afternoon, the U. S. Marshals Service was attempting to locate and arrest a fugitive in the area of Joyce Blvd. and College Ave. in Fayetteville, AR.

  • ‘Desert Dawn’ Safely Locates Missing Children in Arizona

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Phoenix, AZ – The U.S. Marshals Service, in partnership with state and local agencies across the Phoenix area, as well as the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and community partners, located some of the region’s most vulnerable youth. Children who go missing often face significant risks, including exploitation, abuse, and human trafficking.

  • Child Sex Assault Fugitive Flees Colorado; Tracked by U.S. Marshals and Arrested in Texas

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Denver, CO – A fugitive wanted for felony sexual assault of a child under the age of 15 was taken into custody yesterday after fleeing 1,200 miles and 8 months of being on the run.

  • MSTF Arrests Two on Separate Attempted Murder Charges

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) made two separate arrests of individuals charged with Second Degree Attempted Murder yesterday.

    Travis Carter, 42, was charged with Attempted Second-Degree Murder, Employment of a Firearm During a Dangerous Felony, False Reporting, Domestic Assault, and Convicted Felon in Possession of a Handgun.

  • Make D.C. Safe & Beautiful Task Force Makes Arrest on 2024 Murder

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Washington, DC - The Make D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force arrested Zy’kheim Bryant, 19, on a charge of Second-Degree Murder on April 30, 2026.

  • U.S. Marshals Task Force Arrests Oklahoma Murder Suspect in Alamosa

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Alamosa, CO – A fugitive wanted on a first-degree murder charge was taken into custody Tuesday following a coordinated effort by federal and local law enforcement agencies.

  • Suspect Wanted for a Cleveland Homicide Arrested by U.S. Marshals

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cleveland, OH – This afternoon, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Darcell Jackson, 39.  Jackson was wanted by the Cleveland Division of Police for aggravated murder and also wanted by the Northern District of Ohio for a federal supervised release violation.

  • Murder Suspects Among Week’s Notable MSTF Arrests

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Memphis, TN – The Memphis Safe Task Force since Monday has executed a combined total of 101 criminal arrests and recovered 11 illegal firearms. 

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  • U.S. Marshals Capture Two Men Wanted for Sex Offenses in Consecutive Days

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Jackson, TN – The U.S. Marshals Two Rivers Violent Fugitive Task Force in Jackson arrested two men wanted for sex offenses in consecutive days.

  • One of La Plata County’s Most Wanted Captured During Joint Tactical Operation

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Durango, CO – A multi-agency tactical operation conducted early this morning culminated with the arrest of one of La Plata County’s most wanted fugitives who had been on the run and evading arrest for over two years. 

  • U.S. Marshals in Iowa Arrest Suspect Connected to Mississippi Shooting Death

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Cedar Rapids, IA – U.S. Marshals on Monday arrested a man in Iowa who is wanted connection to a March 14 shooting death in Lexington, Mississippi. 

    Cordale Lashaun Thomas, 17, is wanted in wanted in Holmes County, Mississippi, on charges of accessory after fact. Thomas had been released on bond erroneously after initial apprehension.

  • U.S. Marshals Service, Partner Agencies, Arrest Federal Probation Violator in Gurabo

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    San Juan, PR - The U.S. Marshals Service Puerto Rico Violent Offender Task Force (PRVOTF), in collaboration with the U.S. Probation Office (USPO) and the Puerto Rico Police Department (PRPD), on April 23 arrested in Gurabo a man wanted for violations of federal probation.

  • Youngstown Fugitive Wanted for Human Trafficking Arrested by U.S. Marshals

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Youngstown, OH – Late this morning, members of the U.S. Marshals led Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) arrested Randy Reese, 37.  Reese was wanted by law enforcement for trafficking in persons, rape, corrupting another with drugs, and felonious assault.

  • U.S. Marshals Searching for Whitelaw Place Shooter

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

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  • Local Assets Key in U.S. Marshals Arrest of Fugitive in Hollis

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Concord, NH – The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) District of New Hampshire and the New Hampshire Joint Fugitive Task Force are pleased to announce the apprehension of a fugitive who had been on the run since January.

  • U.S. Marshals Arrest Columbus Shooting Suspect in Sandusky

    • For Immediate Release
    Description

    Sandusky, OH – Today, members of the U.S. Marshals Northern Ohio Violent Fugitive Task Force (NOVFTF) – Lorain Division, arrested Dwayne Rheubottom, 38. Rheubottom was wanted out of the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office for felonious assault.